Atlanta Okinawa Kenjin-Kai: Exciting People

Atlanta Okinawa Kenjin-Kai is staying busy with many activities at this time. The members of this fine group promote the culture and ideas of the Okinawan people here in the Metro Atlanta area. The Okinawan culture has a long history of truly fascinating and profound creative experiences. The dances of these people bring a poetic and delightful approach to showing everyone how exciting and joyful the people of Okinawa are. I am excited about the many things going on with the Atlanta Okinawa Kenjin-Kai. In the month of September the busy people of Kenjin-Kai are going to be working extra hard.
On Saturday, September 18 and on Sunday, September 19, the fine members of the Atlanta Okinawa Kenjin-Kai will be participating in the annual JapanFest which will be held once again at Gwinnett Center, Sugarloaf Parkway. This is a fascinating event with lots of fun for everyone, both children and adults. This is a wonderful exchange of cultures--that of Okinawa, Japan and America. We know many people from all over the U.S. will enjoy this great time.
Also, I would like to let all people know that the annual Atlanta Okinawa Kenjin-Kai Christmas Party is coming on December 11 of this year. This event is always so much fun and it contains so much joyful music, dance and cultural exchanges. Remember, the culture of Okinawa is filled with creative, thoughtful history. I know my sons were excited (when they were young) when I told them Okinawa was the birthplace of Karate. And the energetic Taiko drum dances have always fascinated so many people. Also, the energy and attractiveness of the Okinawan people is indeed a wonderful thing to behold!
I am giving you a great recipe for a delicious Okinawan dish below. It is a sweet rice cake.
Okinawan Famous Baked Nantu!
5 cups Mochiko
3 cups dark brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 and one-half cups coconut milk (1 can 12 oz.)(Thaw coconut milk before you make)
2 and one-half cups of water
1 tsp vanilla.

Mix all the ingredients together and put in greased 9 X 13 baking pan and bake for 1 hour at 350F. Leave in pan until it is cool.
# Bake until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
P.S. If you like, then add Sliced Almonds and Walnuts.
This makes it even more DELICIOUS!